Paint Coordinator

Overview

Join to apply for the Paint Coordinator role at Koch Engineered Solutions
. The jobsite is located in Vidor, TX and has an opening for a Paint Coordinator
.

• Perform the quality control activities as the client to observe, test, verify conformance, and report the technical aspects of assigned coating projects.
• Provide objective and professional QC records of the coating systems conformance or deviation from the defined project specification. Read and understand the coating specifications.
• Be part of an effective team and participate in pre-inspection meetings if required.
• Understand cures for design and fabrication defects, and how they relate to surface preparation and coatings.
• Observe job site safety, weather conditions, surface preparation, coating application and coating cure.
• Assure the coating contractor has performed required tests during surface preparation and coating operations (e.g., relative humidity, dew-point parameters, surface temperatures).
• Assure compressed air equipment can provide the required supply of clean, dry air for nozzle blasting. Visually check surface contaminants and the abrasive media.
• Visually inspect blasted surfaces for the specified level of cleanliness and profile.
• Check the paint specifications to ensure the proper paint is at the job site.
• Verify document batch numbers and coating color required per the paint report.
• Check the mixing process and ensure adherence to proper induction time; ensure pot life is not exceeded.
• Verify recoat windows, DFT of each coat, and verify there are no drips, runs, or holidays.
• Check instrument calibration reports and document conformance in written reports.
• Adhere to all specific safety requirements as set forth at the job sites being visited.

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day; breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Moving the entire body with considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

• Solid working knowledge of SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council) systems and specifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the industrial coating industry.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time to 3rd party vendor yards.

• NACE Coating Inspector Level-2 Certification.
• 5 or more years of experience as an industrial coatings inspector.
• Own equipment to perform required tests during surface preparation and coating operations.

Equal Opportunities:
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas